Salary: $46,817.00 - $81,930.00 Annually Location : Wake County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-14375 CHS 60057303HQ Department: Adult Correction Division: Rehabilitative and Correctional Services Opening Date: 11/18/2024 Closing Date: 12/3/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Administrative Officer III Position Number: 60057303 Section: Comprehensive Health Services Salary Grade: NC13 Description of Work The primary purpose of this position is to serve as lead contracts consultant, manager and monitor for all healthcare related contracts and agreements. This position will be assigned within the Comprehensive Health Care Services Division's business office and will report to the business manager. It will be the responsibility of this position to play a major role in the creation of new contracts, edit/update existing agreements, interface with both internal and external customers to determine contract requirements. This position will serve as liaison to DAC purchasing and logistics, DAC IT and the DAC claims processing vendor. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.** Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Documented knowledge of contracting, managed care and cost containment
- Documented knowledge of medical and hospital billing practices, insurance standards and health care policies
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting policies and data management
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details. Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact InformationCome Join Us To Make A DifferenceDepartment of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally-consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monique Cowan @ NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?
- Master's degree or higher
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate degree
- High school diploma or GED certificate
02 Do you have experience with medical and hospital billing practices, insurance standards and health care policies?
03 Did you document your experience with medical and hospital billing practices, insurance standards and health care policies in the body of the application?
04 Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying).
05 If you answered yes that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s). 06 Answers to supplemental questions are not substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
07 Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education-including high school, Work Experience- each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills).
- Yes, I have documented all information within the body of the application including work experience, certificates, licenses, and skills.
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